The International Monetary Fund (IMF), having taken account of the growing interest in the stability of the financial systems, took the initiative in encouraging calculation of financial stability indicators and their application on international scale. These indicators enable to compare and assess financial systems of different countries. According to the IMF Executive Board, financial stability indicators are important when estimating financial sector soundness, facilitating financial sector surveillance, increasing the transparency and stability of the international financial system, and strengthening market discipline.

Sixty-two countries took part in the IMF–coordinated international project on calculation of financial stability indicators. The financial stability indicators were calculated on the basis of end-of-2005 data. Along with the indicators, the countries compiled metadata on financial stability indicators used for providing information on national practices for indicator compilation. Financial stability indicators and metadata compiled and provided by the countries that participated in the project were made available on the website of IMF. The website also provides other detailed information about the project on calculation of financial stability indicators and the course of its implementation.

The Bank of Lithuania, an institution which exercises supervision over credit institutions in Lithuania, compiled and submitted to IMF all key and supplementary financial stability indicators related to the operations of the country’s banking system.

Financial stability indicators of Lithuania.

Metadata on financial stability indicators of Lithuania.

Guide for calculation of financial stability indicators.